HUNDREDS of Santas will descend on Union Street on Sunday the 20th of November as part of this year’s ‘Christmas in Aberdeen’ opening celebrations.
The Santa Run, in aid of Charlie House and supported by Aberdeen City Council, invites families to take part and run or walk the length of Aberdeen’s Union Street dressed in Santa’s traditional outfit. The distance needs to be completed in 30 minutes and the event is open to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users and their parents/carers.
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The fun run will see festive-fanatic runners dashing and prancing the near 1000-metre distance from the Albyn/Union Street junction to Castle Street, which starts at 5:20pm.
To register for the Santa Run you must be 16 years of age or older on event day, those aged 15 and under must be registered and accompanied during the event by an adult. Entry fees are £12.50 per adult, £10 per child, £40 for a family of two adults and up to three children, and £12.50 for wheelchair users and a parent/carer. The entry fee includes a Santa suit, a bib number, and a finishers medal.
Speaking of the event, Susan Crighton, Director of Fundraising at Charlie House, says, “We are so excited to see the Santa Run returning to Aberdeen’s Christmas celebrations and are delighted to be involved for the third year in a row.”
She continued: “This is a fantastic event, especially as it’s accessible for wheelchair users and their parent/carers. This means that many of the families that we support can get involved and supports our mission to offer accessible activities and support services to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in North-east Scotland.”
The Lord Provost, Dr David Cameron, said: “Aberdeen City Council is delighted to support the return of the Charlie House Santa Fun Run after it was last held in 2019. Hundreds of Santas running down Union Street will be a welcome addition to the Christmas celebrations and it’s sure to be a spectacular sight! I would encourage anyone who wants to take part to sign up soon for a very worthy cause.
“Charlie House provides a vital service to many families across the North-east of Scotland and supporting them with events like these is essential for allowing them to continue delivering their much-needed resources and services.”
For the latest updates on Charlie House events, keep an eye on the charity’s website atwww.charliehouse.org.uk or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter @charliehousehq.
